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Ministry of Home Affairs
1ST G20 DISASTER RISK REDUCTION WORKING GROUP  MEETING TO BE HELD IN GANDHINAGAR FROM MARCH 30TH – APRIL 1ST, 2023
The First G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group  meeting under India’s G20 Presidency is set to take place in Gandhinagar, Gujarat from 30th of March till 1st of April, 2023. Over 80 delegates from G20 member countries, Invitee Countries, and various International and regional Organizations will participate in this meeting. Dr. PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister and Minister of State for Communication, Government of India Shri DevuSinh Chauhan, will inaugurate the G20 1st DRR meeting on 30th March, 2023.
The G20 Troika, consisting of three developing and emerging economies – Indonesia, India, and Brazil – came together around the need to catalyse efforts to achieve targets set by the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction.
The G20 DRR WG intends to include considerations for the Sendai Framework’s mid-term review, renew multilateral cooperation at all levels, and inform future global policies and initiatives related to Disaster Risk Reduction. The DRR Track of the G20 India Presidency will comprise three DRR WG Meetings; whereby discussions will be held on the identified five priorities:
- Global coverage of Early Warning Systems
- Increased commitment towards making infrastructure systems – disaster resilient
- Stronger national financial frameworks for DRR
- Strengthened national and global disaster response system
- Increased application of ecosystems-based approaches to DRR
India’s National Disaster Management Authority, MHA, chaired by Shri Kamal Kishore, Member Secretary, will lead the discussion during the DRR WG. Along with the main working group meeting, two side events are envisaged on ‘Early Warning-Early Action’ and ‘Disaster Risk Reduction and its Impact on Global Infrastructure Resilience: Insights for the G20’ respectively.
As a prelude to the main working group meeting, delegates will also be hosted at the DRR WG: Curtain Raiser – ‘Learning from Disasters: Memorialising disasters, learning, building back better, investing in resilience’. It will be held at the Auditorium, Gujarat Institute of Disaster Management  on the 29th of March 2023, from 1800 to 1915 hrs .
This session would provide a platform to all the participating delegates to share their experience of disasters, particularly geo-physical disasters and how they have used learnings from these to design a green, inclusive and resilient future.
Delegates will be hosted for ‘Ratri Bhojan Samvad’  by the Chief Minister of Gujarat, to provide an opportunity to enjoy the rich cultural heritage and cuisine of Gujarat.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Technology License Agreement on “Brucella abortus S19Δ per vaccine” between ICAR- Indian Veterinary Research Institute  and Hester Biosciences Limited
The vaccine will be of immense help in the National Control Programme on Brucellosis
A Technology License Agreement  ceremony on “Brucella abortus S19Δ per vaccine” developed by ICAR-Indian Veterinary Research Institute  was held on 22nd September, 2020 through virtual platform. The TLA was between Dr. R.K. Singh, Director, ICAR-IVRI, Izatnagar, Mr Rajiv Gandhi, CEO and MD, Hester Biosciences Limited, Ahmedabad, Ms Anju Bhalla, MD, DBT- Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council  and Dr Sudha Mysore, CEO, Agrinnovate India Limited. The ceremony was graced by Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary  & DG , Dr Renu Swarup, Secretary, DBT and Chairperson, BIRAC, Dr B. N. Tripathi, DDG  and other dignitaries and officials from ICAR-IVRI, DBT, BIRAC, BCIL, DAHD and Hester Biosciences Limited.
During the ceremony, Dr T. Mohapatra DG ICAR emphasized the importance of the Brucella vaccine in India and its perspective abroad. He also highlighted its economic, social and developmental impact. He further complimented the Inventor of the technology and Director of the institute for this significant achievement. The technology was developed by the scientists of ICAR-IVRI Dr Pallab Chaudhari and his team. Dr Renu Swarup, Secretary, DBT also congratulated the inventor and his team and to ICAR, and stressed on more collaboration between ICAR and DBT to brings out more technologies for transfers which are at the development stage. The vaccine has great demand in India and will be of immense help in the national control programme on brucellosis. The vaccine has DIVA capability meaning that it can differentiate between naturally infected and vaccinated animals.
Brucellosis is one of the most important zoonotic diseases worldwide and also endemic in India causing huge economic losses to dairy industry due to infertility, abortion, birth of weak offsprings and reduced productivity. In India, calf-hood vaccination is practiced using live attenuated B. abortus S19 strain for control of the disease. B. abortus S19 strain is a very strong immunogen and provides lifelong immunity. However, this vaccine strain has several drawbacks like – residual virulence to human and animals, not suitable for vaccination in adult animals, causes abortion when used in pregnant animals and also interferes with sero-diagnosis of clinical infection.
To overcome some of these drawbacks, a modified strain of B. abortus S19 has been developed at ICAR-IVRI. The vaccine candidate was developed under DBT funded “Brucellosis network program”. In the process of modifying the S19 strain, lipopolysaccharide  structure of the organism was altered through deletion mutation. The newly developed strain was named as B. abortus S19Δper. Vaccine potential of S19Δper has been evaluated in experimental small animal model and also in buffalo calves.
Ministry of Defence
Defence Secretary holds interaction with Defence Industry
Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar held an interactive session on promoting Defence Exports with the stakeholders of the Defence Industry on 27 January 2022. More than 500 Defence industries from across public and private sectors, including Industry Associations and Defence Attaches from Indian Missions abroad participated in the session. The main focus of the session was to understand the challenges faced by Defence Industries and to encapsulate their suggestions for further policy reforms and actions required to enhance the Defence exports. During the interaction, Defence Industries highlighted their concerns and shared their suggestions for policy interventions in order to enhance Defence exports.
Shri Sanjay Jaju, Additional Secretary, Department of Defence Production reinforced the commitment of the Government to facilitate Defence exports and ensured that all their recommendations will be addressed timely in an appropriate manner.
The Defence Secretary appreciated the suggestions given by the industries and directed the Department of Defence Production to examine suggestions and come out with suitable policy reforms and actionable points which may help in improving Defence Exports.
The event was organized by the Department of Defence Promotion in collaboration with Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers .
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Prime Minister's Office
PM urges all to visit National War memorial
Shares Manika Batra's video at NWM
Sharing a video tweet from Table Tennis player Manika Batra of her visit to National War Memorial, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi urged everyone to visit National War Memorial.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"India’s pride and sporting champion @manikabatra_TT wonderfully shared her experience of visiting the National War Memorial.
I would urge you all to visit the Memorial too."
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Ministry of Earth Sciences launches Mobile App "Mausam” for India Meteorological Department on its Foundation Day Celebrations
Users can access observed weather, forecasts, radar images and be proactively warned of impending weather events
India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences has taken various initiatives in recent years for improvement in dissemination of weather forecast and warning services based on latest tools and technologies. To further enhance this initiative, Ministry of Earth Sciences feels proud to launch the mobile App "Mausam” for India Meteorological Department.
This mobile app is available both on Playstore and Appstore.
This Mobile App is dedicated to the general public and designed to communicate the weather information and forecasts in a lucid manner without technical jargons.
Users can access observed weather, forecasts, radar images and be proactively warned of impending weather events.
The MAUSAM mobile App has the following 5 services:
- Current Weather -Current temperature, humidity, wind speed and direction for 200 cities updated 8 times a day. Information on Sunrise/ sunset and moonrise/ moonset are also given.
- Nowcast- Three hourly warnings of localized weather phenomena and their intensity issued for about 800 stations, and districts of India by State Meteorological Centres of IMD. In case of severe weather, its impact also is included in the warning.
- City Forecast – Past 24 hours and 7 day forecast of weather conditions around 450 cities in India.
- Warnings- Alerts issued twice a day for all districts for the next five days in colour code  to warn citizens of approaching dangerous weather. The colour code Red is the most severe category urging authorities to take action, Orange code prompts authorities and public to be alert and Yellow code prompts authorities and public to keep themselves updated.
- Radar products:Latest Station wise radar products updated every 10 minutes
The Mausam mobile app will be an important tool for dissemination of weather information and warnings in an attractive and user friendly manner which will meet the requirements of public.
The mobile app has been designed and developed jointly by ICRISAT’s Digital Agriculture & Youth  team, Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology , Pune and India Meteorological Department.
Prime Minister's Office
PM addresses nation on International Day of Yoga
Yoga Day is a day of solidarity and universal brotherhood, says PM
Yoga promotes family bonding: PM
Yoga boosts immune system against Covid 19 virus: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, addressed the nation today on the occasion of International Day of Yoga via video conference. Prime Minister said, International Yoga Day is a day of solidarity. This is the day of universal brotherhood. Due to COVID-19 global health emergency, this year International Yoga Day is being observed through the electronic and digital platform.
Prime Minister said, People are practising Yoga at their homes with their entire families.
He said, Yoga has brought us together.
The Huge participation of people in ‘My Life - My Yoga’ video blogging competition from across the globe reflects the growing popularity of yoga, he said.
Today, all of us should stay away from large gathering and practice yoga at home with our families. This year’s theme is 'Yoga at Home and Yoga with Family'. Yoga promotes family bonding as children, youngsters, elders in family come together to practise yoga, there is a flow of positive energy in home. Yoga also promotes emotional stability, PM added.
“Yoga boosts immune system of the body. You must include Pranayama in your daily life. Pranayama Yoga or breathing exercises strengthens our respiratory system. It is more relevant in the current times as it is the respiratory system of the body that is most adversely affected by the Covid19 virus”, Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister said, yoga has emerged as a force for unity. It deepens the bonds of humanity as it does not discriminate. It goes beyond race, colour, gender, faith and nations. Anybody can embrace Yoga. If we can fine tune our chords of health and hope, the day is not far away when world will witness the success of healthy and happy humanity. Yoga can definitely help us make this happen.
“As conscious citizens, we will move forward as a family and society in unison. We will try to make ‘Yoga at home and Yoga with family’ a part of our lives. We will surely succeed, we will surely win”, Prime Minister added.
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Prime Minister's Office
Governor of West Bengal calls on Prime Minister
The Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today.
The Prime Minister’s Office posted on X;
“Governor of West Bengal, Dr. C.V. Ananda Bose, met Prime Minister @narendramodi.”
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Vijay Goel congratulates Shrikanth Kidambi
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports shri Vijay Goel has congratulated Shrikanth Kidambi on winning the Australian Open Badminton Super Series. In a message Shri Goel said, “Srikanth’s performance has been truly exceptional and his recent wins have made the nation proud. I shall be delighted to meet and honour him very soon. We are committed towards development of every game and our Sports Ministry along with SAI will provide complete support to all players and support staff”.
(Shri Goel also reiterated that his Ministry’s doors are open 24x7 to provide help, support and best facilities to our sportspersons. India has been doing well in the field of sports; from securing a place in the top 100 of the FIFA ranking in football, to winning the Kabaddi World Cup 2016 and even the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy victory in both men’s and women’s category last year. Goel stated that not only cricket but we must provide support and encouragement to indigenous games like kabaddi and wrestling etc.
The Sports Ministry has taken various initiatives to engage the youth in sporting activities like Slum Youth Marathon, Khelo India etc. “Not just cricket but in football, hockey, kabaddi and even motorsports, India seems to be on the winning path and the future looks great”, shri Goel added. The Minister said that the idea is to create sports culture and buzz across India that will surely help us find talented young ones and train them for the future.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Assam Promotes Pipe Composting: A Unique Way Of Converting Biodegradable Waste Into Manure in Two Months
Endorsing a technology that is simple and effective for the disposal of biodegradable waste at the household level, Assam is actively promoting pipe composting among its rural communities during the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva campaign. The District Water and Sanitation Committee of Biswanath District in Assam has been promoting Pipe Composting as a way of managing biodegradable waste in schools for the waste generated in midday meals for a long time now. The district officials installed two pipes in Chariali Majaliya ME School under the Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 programme.
Pipe composting technology is a method of converting organic waste into compost using PVC pipes 8 - 10 inches in diameter and 1.25 metres in length. The pipes are placed vertically keeping them 25-30 cm inside the ground. Only degradable waste can be disposed of into the pipes including leftover food, fruit and vegetable peels, flowers, dung, agricultural waste, etc. Once in two weeks a little cow dung and dry leaves are mixed with water and poured inside to accelerate the growth of the worms. This should remain closed so that rainwater does not enter the pipes. Compost manure can be removed by lifting the pipe after 2 months.
Some of the benefits of pipe composting are - it converts biodegradable waste into manure within a short time without harming the environment; it helps maintain a clean and hygienic environment on the school campus; it is odourless and fly-proof; and it is space efficient. Moreover, the system is sustainable as the same pipes can be used over and over again. Further, it provides an opportunity for students to learn about the science and ecology of decomposition, the role of microorganisms and invertebrates, and the importance of waste management and sustainability.
Ministry of Education
INFORMATION SHARING SESSIONS ON INTEGRATED TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMME  ALLIGNED WITH NEP 2020 ORGANISED AT RIE BHUBANESWAR
National Council for Teacher Education , New Delhi in collaboration with Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Bhubaneswar organised an ‘Information Sharing Session on ITEP aligned with NEP-2020’ today at Conference Hall of RIE, Bhubaneswar. Prof A.P. Dash Vice Chancellor of Asian Institute of Public Health, Bhubaneswar has inaugurated the event in presence of Mrs. Kesang Y Shepra, Member Secretary, NCTE ,Prof. H.C.S. Rathore former Vice Chancellor of Central University, South Bihar, Prof. P.C.Agarwal,Principal, Prof. R.C.Patel from M. S. University Vadodara and I.P.Gowramma Programme Coordinator.
Inaugurating the event Prof. A.P. Dash, the chief guest reiterated the need for effective implementation of ITEP so as to fulfil the transformative vision of NEP 2020. Prof. P.C. Agarwal, Principal of RIE, Bhubaneswar welcomed the guests and dignitaries. In his welcome address he highlighted on the vision of NEP 2020 for transforming teacher education through ITEP. The ITEP merges pedagogical practices with subject-specific content knowledge to produce educators who are well-rounded, skilled, and better equipped to meet the challenges of modern education. By seamlessly integrating theory, practice, and subject mastery, ITEP programs contribute to the development of competent and impactful teachers
Mrs. Kesang Y Sherpa, Member Secretary, NCTE presented on the implementation of the ITEP as a flagship programme of the Government of India aligned with NEP-2020 on pilot mode for the first phase for which 42 institutions including the institutions. She talked about the need for updated Teacher Education system as there is a paradigm shift in the field. She talked about some ITEP like National Professional Standards for TE, Art and Sports Integrated Education. She concluded by focusing the target of making ITEP as Minimal Degree for TE by 2030.
The open session for question-answers and observations was conducted by Prof. H.C.S. Rathore, Prof P.C. Agarwal and Prof. RC Patel, ITEP, Core Committee Members. Questions related to the issues, concerns and challenges in the implementation of ITEP were addressed by the expert members
along with the member secretary, NCTE. The meeting was attended by teacher educators from ITEP implementing Institutions, NTCE officials, Teacher educators from DIETs and Teacher Education Institutions of Odisha and faculty members from RIE, Bhubaneswar. Prof. I.P. Gowramma Coordinator proposed vote of thanks.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti and Vatsalya to ensure holistic development of women and children: Smt. Smriti Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development
To ensure the holistic development of women and child across the country Govt. of India has pronounced three important missions namely, Poshan 2.0, Shakti and Vatsalya. These missions are aimed at stratifying and streamlining welfare measures for women and children of our nation, which will facilitate in transforming the lives of 65% of India's population said Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, Union Minister for Women and Child Development.
After participating in the Zonal conference of Southern States and stakeholders today at Bengaluru, honorable minister said in order to ensure optimum impact of these missions Ministry of Women and Child Development has initiated series of zonal meeting with State Govts and stake holders in each region of the Country.
The prime objective of the Ministry of Women and Child Development is to provide women and children with an environment which is accessible, affordable, reliable and free from all forms of discrimination and violence, minister reiterated.
Mission Poshan 2.0, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya will be implemented during 15th Finance Commission Period 2021-22 to 2025-26,she added.
While giving detail account of the three missions Smt. Smriti Irani said, Poshan 2.0 is an integrated Nutrition support program to address the challenges of malnutrition in children, adolescent girls, pregnant women and lactating mothers through the delivery of quality food under the supplementary Nutriton program.
Mission Shakti aims at strengthening interventions that not only improve women's safety and empowerment but also tackles pervasive gender biases and discriminations through two sub schemes 'Sambal' and 'Samarthya'. Sambal is for safety and security of women . Samarthya is for empowerment of women. Existing schemes like one stop centers,women helplines Beti Bachao Beti Padao and Naari Adaalats are brought under one umbrella- Mission Shakti, she said.
Honorable Minister while giving details of Mission Vatsalya, said this mission aims to secure healthy and happy childhood for every child in India. It also aims to achieve the sustainable development goals of zero hunger, quality education, gender equality, decent work and economic goal, and peace, justice and strong institutions by 2030.
Zonal conference was attended by officials from women and child development from Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Puducherry and Telangana and put forth the need for more number of Anganwadi Centers and upgradation of mini anganwadis. Representatives from UNICEF, child right Trust, Mahila Somakhya etc were few among stakeholders who participated gave their valuable suggestions to achieve the objectives of three missions.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
No Heat Wave Conditions likely over any part of the country during next five days
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department:

Current Temperature Status and Warning for next five days
Yesterday’s Maximum Temperature Scenario:
Heat Wave: - NIL.
Maximum Temperature: - Maximum Temperatures more than 40.0°C as on 11-06-2021 were recorded at most places over West Rajasthan; at many places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi; at a few places over and at isolated places over East Rajasthan, Punjab, West Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat States.
Yesterday, the highest maximum temperature of 44.2°C was reported in Ganganagar .
Today’s Minimum Temperature Scenario:
Warm Night:- NIL.
Minimum Temperature:- Minimum temperatures were appreciably above normal  at few places over Rajasthan; and above normal  at many places over Himachal Pradesh and isolated places over Haryana, Chandigarh & Delhi,
Assam & Meghalaya and Coastal Andhra Pradesh.
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